2009 BMW 116 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 116 | Belmont |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |